6AM ET 07/28/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 07/28/2026 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 28, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode centers on diplomatic and military developments involving Ukraine, Israel, Iran, and the United States, along with critical updates on domestic incidents, executions, and international news. Listeners are briefed on high-stakes White House meetings, evolving Middle East conflicts, crime in Seattle, U.S. executions, and global natural disasters.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. High-Stakes Diplomacy at the White House

[00:03-01:11]

• Ukrainian President Zelensky's Visit:

  • Zelensky to meet President Trump to discuss not only the ongoing Russian invasion but specifically Russia's alleged involvement in helping Iran target U.S. troops.
  • Quote:

    "Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to show President Trump Russia's been helping Iran target American troops in the US Conflict."
    — Dave Anthony [00:08]

• Ukraine-Iran Tensions:

  • Ukrainian forces reportedly struck an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, believed to be carrying military cargo from Russia to Iran.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister responds angrily:

    '"What the freeloader in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered."'
    — Jennifer Griffin quoting Iran's foreign minister [00:28]

• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Visit:

  • Netanyahu set to meet President Trump after Zelensky, focusing on the escalating war involving Iran and intelligence related to nuclear activities.
  • Netanyahu to share intelligence on "Pickaxe Mountain" near Iran's Natanz facility.
  • Quote:

    "...Netanyahu will share intelligence with the president about Pickaxe Mountain next to the Natanz nuclear facility."
    — Trey Youngston [00:48]

• Current Status of U.S.-Iran Conflict:

  • Pause in U.S. strikes on Iran after 13 days of bombing.
  • President Trump speaks at a Michigan rally:

    "We're beating the hell out of them,"
    — Unnamed Fox News Correspondent [01:02] "...we'll see how it turns out. Right now they have very friendly negotiations going on."
    — Same [01:06]

  • Oil prices have dropped 3%; gas prices also dip as fighting pauses.

• Funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham:

  • Zelensky and Netanyahu to attend funeral at Washington National Cathedral; Trump scheduled to speak at the event.

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2. Seattle Food Festival Shooting

[01:39-01:50]

• Search continues for a third suspect in a shooting during a crowded food festival; three people dead, four wounded.
• Two suspects exchanged gunfire: one (age 19) deceased, the other (age 15) in custody.
• Quote:

  "We now know that at least two people exchanged gunfire outside the Seattle center armory. One is in custody and a second has been identified as the 19-year-old deceased man."
  — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson [01:39]

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3. Iran’s Ongoing Protest Crackdown & Executions

[02:23-03:14]

• Context: U.S.-Israel diplomatic talks follow news that Iran executed two more anti-government protesters.
• Details on recent executions:
  • Charges relate to killing security force members during unrest.
  • June saw 109 executions, including women, for political offenses.
  • UN experts condemn recent secret hearings; concern over due process and reports of ill treatment.
  • Quote:

    "In June alone, 109 people, including three women were put to death, most on charges related to political unrest."
    — Jonathan Savage [02:45]

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4. U.S. Executions in Florida

[03:14-03:50]

• Two men, an ex-cop who murdered a girl and an 80-year-old convicted of a 1986 double murder, set to be executed—the first double execution by a U.S. state in nearly a decade.
• Noted shift by Governor Ron DeSantis to increase executions over the past 18 months.
• Quote:

  "The 80-year-old inmate... would be the second oldest inmate put to death in US history."
  — Unnamed Fox News Correspondent [03:32]

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5. Ongoing Kidnapping Case: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother

[03:50-03:58]

• Day show co-host Savannah Guthrie makes a public plea on Instagram for her mother's return; Nancy Guthrie missing for nearly six months since her Arizona abduction.
• Quote:

  "I'm asking you, begging you to do the right thing now."
  — Savannah Guthrie (read by Jennifer Griffin) [03:54]

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6. Major Earthquake in Japan

[03:58-04:12]

• A 6.8-magnitude quake strikes Kumamoto, southern Japan.
• No major damage reported; authorities issue tsunami advisory.

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7. Market Update

[04:12-04:20]

• U.S. stock futures mixed to open the week; brief mention of improved gas prices amid falling oil prices.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Ukraine and Iran:

  "What the freeloader in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered." — Iran's foreign minister, via Jennifer Griffin [00:28]

• On U.S.-Iran Conflict:

  "We're beating the hell out of them, but we'll see how it turns out. Right now they have very friendly negotiations going on." — President Trump, as reported [01:02-1:11]

• On Iran's Executions:

  "In June alone, 109 people, including three women were put to death, most on charges related to political unrest." — Jonathan Savage [02:45]

• Savannah Guthrie’s Heartfelt Plea:

  "I'm asking you, begging you to do the right thing now." — Savannah Guthrie (via Jennifer Griffin) [03:54]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:03–01:11] White House visits: Zelenskyy & Netanyahu, Ukraine/Iran update
• [01:39–01:50] Seattle mass shooting update
• [02:23–03:14] Iran executes protesters; UN condemnation
• [03:14–03:50] Florida executions; Governor's record
• [03:50–03:58] Savannah Guthrie’s abducted mother appeal
• [03:58–04:12] Earthquake in Japan
• [04:12–04:20] Market update

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains a brisk, urgent news delivery with concise reports and focus on military, political, and domestic safety topics. The tone reflects gravitas on life-and-death issues while pushing forward swiftly through key global and U.S. news.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Two world leaders in the middle of conflicts go to the White House. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. First up, in a little over three hours, it's Ukraine's president discussing not just the war with Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to show President Trump Russia's been helping Iran target American troops in the US Conflict.

[Jennifer Griffin]

Ukraine says it struck an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea that was carrying military cargo, highlighting the growing Russia Iran partnership and eliciting anger from Iran's foreign minister. Quot what the freeloader in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Jennifer Griffin. And when Zelensky leaves, it's Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's turn to meet with President Trump.

[Trey Youngston]

The pair are expected to discuss the war in Iran and the next steps forward in this conflict. We know the New York Post reports that Netanyahu will share intelligence with the president about Pickaxe Mountain next to the Natanz nuclear facility.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Trey Youngston. Tel Aviv for the fourth straight night, there were no US attacks on Iran following 13 straight days of bombing. The president told a rally in Michigan,

[Unnamed Fox News Correspondent]

we're beating the hell out of them,

[Jennifer Griffin]

but

[Unnamed Fox News Correspondent]

we'll see how it turns out. Right now they have very friendly negotiations going on.

[Dave Anthony]

And oil prices are down again today about 3% if you're spiking back up. During the resumed fighting, the price of the gas pump is down a penny this morning. Both Zelensky and Netanyahu will also attend a funeral today for late Senator Lindsey Graham and Washington National Cathedral where President Trump will speak before that. Graham's casket will arrive at the US Capitol this morning for a ceremony in Seattle. They keep searching for a third possible suspect in Sunday night shooting at a food festival that sent panicked people running and left three people dead, four wounded.

[Katie Wilson]

We now know that at least two people exchanged gunfire outside the Seattle center armory. One is in custody and a second has been identified as the 19 year old deceased man.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. The accused shooter custody is 15 years old. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Dave Anthony]

The Trump Netanyahu meeting this morning to discuss the Iran conflict comes after Iran hanged two more people in a public display to further crack down on anti government protests that raged back in January.

[Jonathan Savage]

Abol Fazi Sabahi Bajani and Amir Hussein Safari Hossein Abadi were charged with taking part in the killing of security force members. The pair the latest in a surge of executions linked to huge anti regime protests that swept Iran at the start of the year. In June alone, 109 people, including three women were put to death, most on charges related to political unrest. United nations experts have condemned a recent hearing in which 12 young men all received a death sentence. Courtroom proceedings were closed and there have been reports of ill treatment and a lack of access to legal counsel. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

Under much different circumstances and not for public display, two men will also be put to death here in the US Today in Florida.

[Unnamed Fox News Correspondent]

It would be the first time in nearly a decade that a state has carried out two executions in a single day. An ex cop convicted in the murder of a young girl and an octogenarian are scheduled to be executed. The 80 year old inmate convicted of the 1986 killing of his ex girlfriend's parents would be the second oldest inmate put to death in US history. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been stepping up executions over the past 18 months. Gary Baumgarten, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

Another plea from Savannah Guthrie to whoever kidnapped her mother, who remains missing.

[Jennifer Griffin]

I'm asking you, begging you to do the right thing now.

[Dave Anthony]

The Day show co hosted an Instagram video. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home nearly six months ago. And there's still no person of interest in the police investigation. An earthquake shook up Japan, hitting Kumamoto, about 500 miles south of Tokyo. The USGS has the magnitude 6.8. No reports of major damage. A tsunami advisory issued on Wall Street. Stock futures are mixed. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox.

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